Grounds Maintenance Operative

Grounds Maintenance OperativeOpus People Solutions are looking for an experienced driver for the Grounds Maintenance Operative role available within Walsall Council. You will be required to start your day at the Depot in Brownhills starting at 6.15am, then work out in the community.Salary: £13.69 per hour (temporary role)Hours: 37 hours over 4 days, starting at 6:30 am, arrival time is 6.15am. You will receive your shifts for the week on Friday''s.Location: Brownhills, Clean and Green Environmental Depot, WS8 7EN.Duration: End of September and then potential to be booked in when required or work on Waste Collection Operative role.Valid UK Driving Licence is required for this role, applicants with more than 3 points on their licence cannot be considered.Responsibilities (not limited to):Grounds maintenance, horticulture and parks servicesVegetation control (PA1/PA6) - herbicide treatment - If qualifiedGraffiti removalFloral displays and plantersSports facility and fine turf maintenancePlay area inspections, reporting, and maintenanceLitter picking, manual sweeping, hoeing, removal of silt and detritus, weedsDriving vehicles/plant up to 3.5 tonnes (category Maximum BE)Operating mechanical hoist/tail lift equipment/use of hand held equipment (e.g., strimmers, hedge cutters)Assisting drivers in accordance with route risk assessments and safe vehicle operationsWilling to work outdoors in all weather conditions.Qualifications Required:Full driving licence - CATEGORY Maximum ..... full job details .....